Montana NRCS accepts Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications
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BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) enrollment option and the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). While NRCS accepts easement applications year-round, applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by Dec. 30.
ACEP-ALE provides financial assistance to eligible entities, including land trusts and state and local units of government, for purchasing easements that protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land by limiting non-agricultural uses of the land. In the case of working farms, the program helps farmers and ranchers keep their land in agriculture. Landowners interested in an ACEP-ALE easement must enter into an agreement with an eligible entity to be considered for enrollment into the program. Find a list of entities eligible to hold ACEP-ALE easements in Montana and additional information at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/montana by clicking on the ACEP option under State Programs and Initiatives.
Ranking dates for all programs and states are available at: nrcs.usda.gov/staterankingdates. Applications received after ranking dates will be automatically deferred to the next funding period.
To learn about ACEP opportunities and other technical and financial assistance available through NRCS, visit: www.nrcs.usda.gov/montana. Find NRCS contact information at: nrcs.usda.gov/contact.
